Getting Started with CloudFuze - Blueprint

Updated by Bob Stolzberg on Oct 30, 2015

Partner Profile

CloudFuze was founded with the goal of leading the next phase in the evolution of cloud storage with regard to document and file management. Our aim is to enable individuals, companies and software developers to connect to and reap the benefits of the expanded set of file management and storage options without the need to deal with their complexities or security exposure potential.

The CloudFuze platform offers seamless connectivity to the growing universe of public, private and hybrid cloud storage options and also enterprise content management systems. More significantly, the CloudFuze platform provides a robust set of management capabilities that make it possible to collaborate and manage files and documents regardless of where they reside. Finally, CloudFuze supports the increasingly mobile workforce by offering its functionality on a variety of devices. The result is that CloudFuze customers can use a single platform across all of their devices to access and manage any file or document regardless of where it is stored.

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Description

CloudFuze transforms the way you share, manage and collaborate with your most valuable corporate information. Designed without compromise between security and ease-of-use, CloudFuze allows every employee to securely work across teams, with customers, and with partners - on any device, anywhere. Adopt CloudFuze as your secure content platform to keep sensitive documents out of email and away from insecure consumer services.

Embrace the cloud storage era using CloudFuze technology to aggregate content, drive organizational alignment, discover experts, and connect applications and people with content, information pools, and video services. These simple to use but powerful solutions spur innovation, transform business processes, and distribute knowledge across the organization, all while protecting sensitive information and intellectual property.

Simple and Secure Sharing

CloudFuze lets you quickly and easily work securely with anyone – even if they’re outside your firewall. Share large files, view and comment on any kind of document, and connect with coworkers – no matter what device they use.

Support for Personal Devices

Securing employee-owned devices and supporting different mobile platforms, however, can create complex issues for IT departments. CloudFuze supports Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs by enabling unprecedented device choice and supporting the device ownership models you choose without compromising the security and management of your mobile fleet. CloudFuze facilitates a flexible model for IT to manage user accessing and sharing of content not matter what device is being deployed by the end user. No more need for VPN’s or FTP servers. CloudFuze gives users access to everything from the desktop, to the web, to whatever mobile device in whatever location.

Powerful Administrative Controls

Take control of users and files with CloudFuze’s administrative features – a powerful Admin Console that lets you see every piece of content in your company. Need to find who has access to budgets and change their usage rights? CloudFuze Enterprise is the answer.

Simple File Migration

Get your data where you want it with a simple drag and drop while optimizing your storage spend

Audience

CenturyLink Cloud Users, Cloud Storage Enthusiasts

Impact

After reading this article, the user should feel comfortable getting started using the partner technology on CenturyLink Cloud.

After executing the steps in this Getting Started document, the users will have a functioning CloudFuze solution

Offer

CloudFuze has included a free 30 day trial in a specific Trial Blueprint. If you are deploying the CloudFuze Production Server or Installing the CloudFuze Server on Existing Hardware please complete [this contact form] (http://www.CloudFuze.com/centurylink) so that a CloudFuze representative can help you setup a license on your CloudFuze Server.

Prerequisite

If you are deploying from “CenturyLink Blueprints Library” all the prerequisites are configured. There is no need to perform any tasks.

CloudFuze runs best on CentOS v6.5, with a server that has a minimum of 4 ours, and 16GB or RAM.

Postrequisite

Public clouds auth configurations. You need to get all required Public Clouds API Keys. More details provided after Deployment procedure.

Deploy CloudFuze Blueprint

Follow these step by step instructions to deploy CloudFuze.

Open the Blueprint Library.

Login to the Control Portal. From the Nav Menu on the left, click Orchestration > Blueprints Library.

Search for the Blueprint.

To search for the CloudFuze Blueprint, type “CloudFuze” under “Refine Results” in the right panel and click the Go button.

Pricing

The costs associated with this Blueprint deployment are for the CenturyLink Cloud infrastructure only. There are no CloudFuze license costs or additional fees bundled in. Contact [email protected] for product pricing information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get my CloudFuze License?

The CloudFuze on CenturyLink Cloud is provided in a bring-your-own-license model. Please contact [email protected] to activate your CloudFuze license.

Where should I get CloudFuze 2.0 User Guide? And How to Use CloudFuze 2.0 ?

Who should I contact for support?

For issues related to cloud infrastructure (VMs, network, etc.), or if you experience a problem deploying the Blueprint, please open a CenturyLink Cloud Support ticket by emailing [email protected] or through the support website .